Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Candied Pumpkin Seeds
Pear Salad with Blue Cheese and Candied Pumpkin Seeds is a vibrant dish that harmoniously combines sweet, savory, and crunchy elements. Juicy pears meet creamy blue cheese and delightful candied pumpkin seeds for an explosion of flavors that will impress your guests or elevate your weeknight dinners. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or refreshing side salad, this easy-to-make dish is sure to be a favorite at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe pears, sliced
- 4 cups mixed greens (baby spinach, arugula, and spring mix)
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/3 cup candied pumpkin seeds
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinaigrette
Instructions
- Wash the mixed greens and pat them dry.
- Slice the pears into quarter-inch thick pieces.
- In a large bowl, gently toss together the mixed greens and pear slices.
- Sprinkle crumbled blue cheese and candied pumpkin seeds on top.
- Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette just before serving and toss gently.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra pumpkin seeds if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad (about 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - Substitute blue cheese with goat cheese for a milder flavor. - Add walnuts for extra crunch or dried cranberries for sweetness. - To prevent browning, store sliced pears in lemon water until ready to use.